British Columbia · Hiking

Arbutus Trail

Short out-and-back walk through arbutus groves in British Columbia.

0.8 mi
round trip: 787 ft
climb: Out and back
route: Moderate
difficulty

Best time to visit Arbutus Trail

Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

Jan
45° / 34°
18 wet
Feb
48° / 35°
16 wet
Mar
52° / 38°
17 wet
Apr
58° / 42°
14 wet
May
64° / 47°
11 wet
Jun
69° / 52°
10 wet
Jul
73° / 55°
6 wet
Aug
73° / 55°
6 wet
Sep
67° / 50°
9 wet
Oct
57° / 44°
15 wet
Nov
50° / 38°
19 wet
Dec
44° / 34°
19 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blaine, WA, 32.7 mi away at 60 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The Arbutus Trail is a short out-and-back hike in British Columbia featuring the distinctive arbutus trees that give the trail its name. This gentle walk showcases the unique peeling bark and evergreen character of these iconic Pacific Northwest trees, making it an excellent choice for a quick nature walk or family outing.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Arbutus Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.